webfact Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 'Crocodile raft' throws down gauntlet with epic dare to online criticsBy Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff ReporterAn elephant is used to load-test and demonstrate the nigh unsinkability of a raft Thursday used to float tourists in a pond of hungry crocodiles at Elephant Kingdom southeast of Bangkok in Chonburi province.PATTAYA — A tycoon whose business involves pushing boatloads of tourists into a pond full of hungry crocodiles issued a hearty challenge Friday to those safety-obsessed naysayers on the internet.If they come to his attraction and can make the raft sink within five minutes, he will hand over 5 million baht. If it doesn’t, they must publicize the fact online – and accept a free year’s membership to the attraction.Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/culture/weirdwonderful/2016/07/22/crocodile-raft-throws-gauntlet-epic-dare-online-critics/ -- Khaosod English 2016-07-22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 the problem is that there is no room for error, perhaps the gaunlet should be thrown in his direction - is he willing to go to jail for 20 years and forfiet his fortune if one person is injured.......I think not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franky Bear Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 How "Thai"Complete idiot.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldroj Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 If this goes wrong, Uthane can take credit for creating a new Thai dish for the "croc" pot - Jumbolaya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorG Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 That "boat" is not the same as the "rafts" shown earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockatoowho Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 That "boat" is not the same as the "rafts" shown earlier. You are not supposed to notice that, this idiot thinks everyone is as stupid as himself. Arrest his sorry ass just for being a jackass if nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brer Fox Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 That "boat" is not the same as the "rafts" shown earlier. Correct the "real' raft was made of drums and wood tied together with pieces of twine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhizBang Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I thought his license had been pulled. Is he still in operation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onemorechang Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 What a way to treat a baby elephant. how nice. Amazing Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bark Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 The owner doesn't understand. The boat does not need to sink. All that needs to happen is that one person stands up to take a picture; slips and fall into the water. Within 5 second the grabbed by 10 croc's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franky Bear Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 That "boat" is not the same as the "rafts" shown earlier. SSSHHHHHHHH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayk Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I sure hope someone takes him up on his offer. But with the actual rafts being used by the Chinese bait, I mean tourists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denkiblue555 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 What was that bet again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvr181 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 If bulls hit was tar seal this guy would pave a four lane highway to the moon and back! Perhaps he should be a politician or a lawyer? Smart ass idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 What was that bet again? You guys have it all wrong. This raft is the "other guys" raft. Not his at all. Your mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senor123 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 You guys are crazy. The raft looks exactly the same to me. A bit of blue fibre glass and a load of food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inyourendo Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Even the Elephant is shitting himself .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigntax Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 What was that bet again? Is that what they call Yum Chow or a Chinese smorgasbord? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Can I bring my rocket launcher ? I can sink it in 5 seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inepto Cracy Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 What was that bet again? Is that what they call Yum Chow or a Chinese smorgasbord? I think the correct menu dish name is Stupid Chow Mein. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIWIBATCH Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 What was that bet again? Have a good hard look at this photograph...I mean a real good look.... 1. Within a split second one of those crocs could rocket out of the water and grab an arm. 2. Look at the left side pontoon...versus the right hand pontoon...the pontoons are not even in length (why? thrown together and welded usual "thai style" ) 3. Plastic drums as bouyancy aids....oh come on...! 4. Get a "weighty" bunch of tourists standing at one end/side of the raft and without even being anywhere near a 45 degree angle the raft would slowly start to roll over. 5. Is the boat in the centre of the pontoon "open topped" ie...not totally enclosed with bouyancy aids? it looks to me like it is "open" and there is not a lot of "freeboard" between it and the water. 6. Look at the guy on the left hand side of the photo...peering into his camera...then look at the croc...sidling up in the water to his left...Mr Crocodile knows that the raft "means" food...the guy has his body extended outside the raft (read 1. again)...why aren't the raft staff supervising customer safety. 7. Why isn't the mesh on the raft extended to the roof of the raft...with large circular holes at intervals so as to poke out the feed rods/take photographs and provide at the same time an ability for the tourists to "back off" away from harms way should a croc rocket out of the water....or the tourist feels unsafe. I could go on......but as this is Thailand and the owner is thai and the staff are thai....dare I say it..."Trust us we are Thai" This is an accident waiting to happen...and it will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronaldo0 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Send me the address so I can pick up my 5 million !! Hand grenade and its gone !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bung Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Get a full load of those tourists to run from one side to another and it will flip in 5 seconds..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Get a full load of those tourists to run from one side to another and it will flip in 5 seconds..... 1/2 full... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 That "boat" is not the same as the "rafts" shown earlier. Correct the "real' raft was made of drums and wood tied together with pieces of twine. The elephant refused to get onto that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 I think we are all missing the point........................he doesn't like Chinese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandor Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 What was that bet again? Is that what they call Yum Chow or a Chinese smorgasbord? ..I just did a head count...seems to be two missing in this shot..tourists that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biplanebluey Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 What was that bet again? It is the SAME BOAT------ and has extra support with barrels on each side------- also it would be difficult to "fall over" this barrier. Come on you miserable lot,this is the sort of thing that brings tourists here,and brings them and their friends back next year.Keep your senseless winging for a more worthy scenario--------- there's a lot of other real problems in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisinth Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 What is special about 5 seconds? Patience toleration of crocodiles? IMO, the problem isn't restricted by sinking time but rather what happens next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 That "boat" is not the same as the "rafts" shown earlier. Nor is there anything to suggest it is actually a boat. For all we know, it's resting on a concrete base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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